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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-92-0349J-92-389 04/30/92 1) 2 93 4 9 RES02,iTI'ION N0. A RESOLUTION AUTHURI Z I NG Tf IE FUNDING OF THE D94TIOM MIAMI INFORMATION OFFICERS PROGRAM AND .ALLOCMNG FUNDS THEREFOR, IN THE AM(7M OF $20,000, FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND, SUCH COSTS HAVING BEEN APPROVED BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE. WHEREAS, Florida State Statute 932.704(3)(a), as amended, authorizes the expenditure of forfeiture proceeds for law enforcement purposes not considered normal operating expenses; and WHEREAS, the Miami Police Department supports those efforts of groups exploring innovative ways to educate the public on the prevention of crime; 0 WHEREAS, tiie Downtown Miami Information Officers Program will utilize uniformed students from Miami Dade Community College and the New World School of Arts to disseminate information and direct tourists along the safest routes; and NZREAS, these uniformed students will be highly visible, Inproving security in the downtown hotel and retail core; and WHEREAS, the $20,000 has not been included in the Police Department's normal operating budget; and WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended adoption of this Resolution acid has determined that the expenditure proposed complies with Florida State Statute 932.704, as amended; and WHEREAS, funds to cover the funding are available in the City of Miami Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project No. 690001, Index Code 029002-247j CITY CONNIISSION MEETING OF MAY 2 a 1992 Resolution No. 92-- 349 Asaw NOW, T MIWORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MI,AMI, ET-MDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The funding of the Downtown Miami Information Officers Program is hereby authorized, with funds therefor, in the mxmnt of $20,000, being hereby allocated fran the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project No. 690001, Index Code 029002-247, such costs having been approved by the Chief of Police. Section 3. This Resolution shall became effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of 7�,O000 MAM HIRAI, CITY C LM BUDGETARY REVIEW: 2 Ma XAVIER L. if 92. 92- 349 m PREPARED AND APP-ROVED M � ALBEMNE B. SMIMI CHIEF ASSISTANr CITY AMRNEY M QUIM III CITY Rl 46. 92- 349 CITY OF NIIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Tn , The Honorable Mayor and Membe-- of the City Co.ssion l� `ROM Cesar H. Odi �L City Manager DATE 1 ,, ' ; �J�2 FILE i°4 iA . I_ SUBJECT Resolution Funding the Downtown Miami Information Officers Program REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES. It is respectfully recommended that a Resolution funding the Downtown Miami Information Officers Program, and allocating funds therefor from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, at a cost not to exceed $20,000, be approved. The Police Department encourages the use of innovative ideas in the area of crime prevention. The Downtown Miami Information Officers Program is one such idea. This program increases public awareness in preventing crimes, while at the same time presenting a positive image of the City of Miami to visiting tourists. Uniformed students from the Miami Dade Community College and the New World School of the Arts, in conjunction with the Downtown Development Authority and the Miami Police Department, will provide higher visibility and offer greater security to tourists in the downtown hotel and retail core. These students will receive training from the Miami Police Department and will be an enhancement to the ranger program. Their primary responsibilities will include the dissemination of tourist information as well as directing tourists to their destinations, avoiding high risk crime areas. Funding for this program is coming from several sources. The Dade County Tourist Development Council has pledged $3,000. The Downtown Development Authority has pledged $5,000. Funding is also being sought from the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Miami Parking System. It is, therefore, recommended that the Resolution authorizing the funding of the Downtown Miami Information Officers Program, and allocating funds therefor in the amount of $20,000, funding to be provided from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project No. 690001, Index Code 029002-247, be approved. CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO Cesar H. Odio DATE May 14, 1992 FILE it Manager SUBJECT Downtown Miami Information Officers Program FRO' ictor H. De u e REFERENCES Commissioner ENCLOSURES: Please ensure that the following item will appear on the City Commission's May 28, 1992 Planning and Zoning agenda: The proposed resolution concerning authorization of funding of the Downtown Miami Information Officers Program. Thank you. P018 cc: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission Matthew Schwartz, Executive Director of the Downtown Development Authority w 92-- 349 3 AFFIDAVIT STATE OF FLORIDA: : SS COUNTY OF DADE : Before me this day personally appeared Calvin Ross, who being duly sworn, deposes and says that: I, Calvin Ross, Chief of Police, City of Miami, do hereby certify that this request for expenditure from the City of Miami Law Enforcement Trust Fund, for the funding of the Downtown Miami InfrLiat;on Officers Prggram in an amount not to exceed S20.000, complies with the provisions of Section 932.704, Florida Statutes. 4 n Ross Chef of Police —City of Miami Police Department =_ Subscribed and sworn to before me this day off y 1992, by Calvin Ross, who is personally nown to me. y i NOTARY PUBLIC, STATE OF FLORIDA AT LARGE COMM. NO . AA 617109 My Commission Expires: � '"`""` `• PAUUNF W. HALL My Comm. expires Nov. t6, tW ., kmw tWV WANT PvDlic NnO�tMrMM 92 349